Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Committee on Energy following a reshuffle of several standing committees approved by the Senate. The changes were announced today, after Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot tabled a motion seeking the reconstitution of various committees in line with the Senate Standing Orders. “I rise to give…
SportPesa has more than doubled its investment in Kenyan rugby, unveiling a record Sh34.14 million sponsorship package for the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit. The enhanced sponsorship, up from Sh16.5 million last year, marks the fourth consecutive year that SportPesa has been the title sponsor of the country’s premier club rugby sevens competition, underlining its…
A former senior official in the Taita Taveta County Government has been charged with allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than KSh8.3 million in public funds through fake imprest claims for activities that never took place. Geffrey Kimonge Mbogo, who served as the county’s Director of Political Affairs, appeared before the Voi Anti-Corruption Court and was charged…
By Ryan Mule For a long time, the tech world has stuck to a pretty predictable script. A spectacular new feature is born, it gets tucked inside an ultra-premium flagship smartphone, and everyone else is left waiting for years for that technology to slowly trickle down to an affordable level. It’s an approach that treats…
I&M Bank has announced a KES 10 million investment in Nairobi City Thunder (NCT), reaffirming its commitment to the growth of Kenyan sport and youth development. The investment will see I&M Bank become the team’s Official Banking Partner for the remainder of the 2026 Kenya National Basketball League season, while supporting the club’s ambition to…
Absa Bank has unveiled a new developer-led home financing solution (developer off-taker proposition) designed to address key structural barriers slowing homeownership and housing delivery in Kenya. The proposition introduces a market-leading home loan rate of 8.9% per annum and offers financing of up to 105% for qualifying buyers. This comes at a time when Kenya…
Over 2000 learners across Baringo, Wajir, and Garissa counties are set to benefit from an inclusive education programme between Airtel Money Kenya and ChildFund. The initiative will focus on improving access to quality education for children with visual and hearing impairments by creating more inclusive and supportive school environments. The investment will be directed towards…
Stanbic Bank has launched the Keep Growing campaign, reaffirming its commitment to supporting individuals, businesses, and communities to unlock opportunities, build resilience, and achieve sustainable growth. The campaign seeks to inspire Kenyans to embrace progress and move forward confidently across every stage of their personal and business journeys, backed by financial solutions designed to enable long-term…
Johnnie Walker successfully returned its signature AfroExchange experience to Kisumu on June 13 at Berlin Lounge 042, bringing together music lovers, creatives, and culture enthusiasts for a vibrant celebration of African music, art, culture, and nightlife. Building on the success of its debut in the city last November, the second edition delivered an immersive experience…
Public petitioners have been warned against the growing trend of withdrawing corruption-related cases filed against heads of government parastatals. Labour and Employment Relations Court Judge Lady Justice Wanza Keli said the practice undermines the fight against corruption and cautioned petitioners against filing cases with valid grounds only to later abandon them. “This is a warning…
